The site contents have been retained in this static state as a continued path to access the linked software, much of which is on self-hosted servers and would be difficult to find otherwise.

Developers seeking hosting or ability to promote their Open Source software should consider SourceForge, as much of the Freshmeat-listed software currently uses that site.

Freecode has been the Web's largest index of Linux, Unix and cross-platform
software, and mobile applications. Thousands of
applications, which are preferably released under an open source license, were
meticulously cataloged in the Freecode database, but links to new applications
and releases are no longer being added. Each entry provides a description of the
software, links to download it and to obtain more information, and a history
of the project's releases.